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1 Soldo – Venice

Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1684–1688

Country: Italy

Issuer: Venice

Period:

Republic

Currency:

Lira

(1618—1752)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 2.04 g

Thickness: 0.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Billon

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #372

Numista: #86211

Obverse

Description:

Lion of St. Mark left, kneeling doge right holding cross-topped staff with pennant; '12' in exergue.

Inscription:

S · M · V · M · A · IVSTIN ·

* 12 *

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Christ holding a book, full-length.

Inscription:

* DEFENS · · NOSTER *

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Venice	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
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